word-forming element meaning after, from Latin post behind, after, afterward, from *pos-ti (cf. Arcadian pos, Doric poti toward, to, near, close by; Old Church Slavonic po behind, after, pozdu late; Lithuanian pas at, by), from PIE *apo-(cf. Greek apo from, Latin ab away from see apo-).
Gate of Europe. Puerta de Europa. The Gate of Europe towers (Spanish: Puerta de Europa), also known as KIO Towers (Torres KIO), are twin office buildings in Madrid, Spain. The towers have a height of 114 m (374 ft) and have 26 floors.
The tradition dates back to the beginning of the 20th century. People also celebrate out in the street, at specific locations such as squares and Town Halls â the important thing is that there is a clock. Madridâs Puerta del Sol Square is one of the busiest places to be at this time of year.